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Job Description:Parsons is looking for a Cyber Threat Analyst with subject matter expertise in industrial control systems and critical infrastructure (ICS/SCADA) to join our team. In this role you will be focused on conducting continuous research on emerging threats and threat actor activity to identify and assess the capabilities and activities of cyber criminals and/ or foreign intelligence entities. You will work as part of a team that analyzes data and prioritizes vulnerabilities with the goal to prevent and eradicate threats to critical U.S. systems.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:- Must have a Bachelor's Degree in computer science, international relations, information security, or a related field. Master's Degree is preferred but not required.
- Minimum of Seven (7+) years' experience working in the areas of intelligence, information security, network forensics or insider threat with focus on Industrial Control Systems/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (ICS/SCADA) systems.
- Subject matter expertise understanding the unique components, protocols, and architectures of ICS/SCADA systems.
- Ability to understand data in various formats to extract and enrich information to enhance its value.
- Experience working with development teams to articulate requirements/enhancements to capabilities and tools.
- Experience with XKS creating general queries, fingerprinting, and identifying atypical events.
- Experience with Elastic/Splunk/ or other Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) experience creating visualizations and dashboards.
- Understanding of TCP/IP communication protocols and packet flows based on IP traffic; analysis of Packet Capture (PCAP) traffic in Wireshark
- Familiarity writing signatures in Zeek and/or Snort
- Document findings and create detailed reports to ensure tradecraft is continually updated. Present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
Security Clearance Requirement:An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range: $157,500.00 - $283,500.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
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